An introduction to classic watercolor that covers the basics you need to paint your own watercolors. Students will
learn about the materials, how to mix colors, color relationships, blend and control
washes, create textures and how to plan out a painting. Sign up for all eight sessions
or choose the ones you need the most. Preregistration and payments need to be received by the Thursday before the class. Checks can be written out to artist and instructor, Jeanette Green. Call (860)434-4127 or email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov to reserve a spot. Also ask for list of materials that you will need.
Class 1 – March 7th, 14th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. About the Materials and Painting Washes
Practice marking marks with your brushes, paint color & tint samples and learn how to create
a flat, even wash and a graduated wash.
Class 2 – April 4th and 11th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14.Mixing and Understanding Color
Learn about color relationships. Create your own color wheel from 3 primary colors. Make a
complementary color chart.
Class 3 – May 2nd, 23rd (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. Watercolor Textures and Techniques
See how to save the white of your paper and create textures. Use tape, wax resist, salt, alcohol, saran wrap, scraping and scratching, spattering, brushwork, etc. Students will watch a
demo. then try the techniques out on their own.
Class 4 – June 6th and 13th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. “The Process” Planning and completing
your painting How do you start a painting? What do you do next? How do I know when it’s
finished? These are some of the questions that students ask me all the time so I have written
down the steps that I take in my painting process. Students will then paint a simple composition.